Contract award · 14 Feb 2025

Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM

University of Bristol awarded “Procurement of a CryoFIB SEM” to FEI UK Ltd for £1.5m on 14 Feb 2025.

Laboratory & precision equipmentSouth West

Value £1.5m
WinnerFEI UK Ltd SME

Open competition

Open procedure: the contract was advertised and any supplier could submit a bid.

Key facts

Buyer
University of Bristol · Body governed by public law
Supplier
FEI UK Ltd SME
Value
£1,499,734
Procedure
Open procedure (above threshold)
Sector
Laboratory & precision equipment · Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (CPV 38000000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date14 Feb 2025
  2. Published14 Feb 2025Published the same day

Description

The University of Bristol is sought tenders for a versatile, fully integrated dual beam Focused Ion Beam/ Scanning Electron Microscope (FIBSEM) with a Cryo-stage that will allow the milling of lamella from frozen-hydrated cells and tissue (via cryo lift out). A contract has now been awarded to FEI UK Ltd following an Open Tender.

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